The Jax Food Truck Food Court is launching their biggest Food Truck Takeover to date this weekend, October 8th and 9th, at Academy Sports and Outdoors at 11901 Atlantic Blvd. This Takeover was too big for one day, so they’ve organized a 2 day event with 31 trucks, a huge boat show, vendors, live entertainment, and a kids play zone! The event will run from 2-6pm on Saturday and 11-4pm on Sunday! Now on to the most important part, the truck list!
Attending Saturday:
The Happy Grilled Cheese: People’s Choice Winner in all 4 major Jacksonville publications, this truck specializes in all things cheesy! Try their signature Daddy of the Mac or California Melt or their sweet treat S’more Melt!
Blue Pacific Tacos: Award winning globally inspired tacos crafted with love! We recommend the sriracha beef tacos and the lumpia!
Catullo’s Italian: Hands down, no argument the best Italian food being served in Jacksonville! Handmade pasta, pizza, and sangwiches! Try the creamy chicken pesto pasta. Actually just order everything. Trust us.
Berndt Ends BBQ: Twelve years of award winning competitive pitmaster experience shows in this hard hitting BBQ truck that serves up melt in your mouth brisket and ribs and smoker cooked sides!
Son of a Butcher: Jacksonville’s authentic philly with flair! Try the Mayport SOB with grilled Mayport Shrimp or their amazing loaded philly fries! They’re known for having a secret menu item the day of Takeovers, so ask what it is!
Cuban Fire Grill: Comforting, authentic Cuban cuisine made with family recipes! We can’t get enough of their incredible Cuban sandwich , steak sandwich, and lechon asado!
Chubby Burrito: Mexican street food at it’s finest! We love their chicken tinga gorditas and burritos, delicious chorizo, and CHURROS!!! Did we mention churros? Don’t miss Chubby Burrito!
Nitrogen Creamery: Your favorite indulgence made even creamier by the use of liquid nitrogen! Our favorite flavors are honey cinnamon and orange cream, but we also can’t live without their mango smoothies and ice cream cookie sandwiches!
Sausage Paradise: Handcrafted, artisanal style European sausages, pierogies, and more! We love their andouille sausage and their massive plate of loaded fries with your choice of sausage is an unbeatable value and perfect to share!
Le Petite Cheri Cupcakery: This sweet little pink truck is full of tradtional and seasonal cupcakes with flavors that are sure to please everyone! We recently tried their new root beer flavor and it’s rather life changing, but don’t miss the pumpkin cupcake either!
Guanabana Ice Pops: Recently expanded to a truck, Guanabana is more than just their amazing popsicles now! Look out for macaron ice cream sandwiches and fruit salads among more healthy options!
The Salty Dog: Bacon wrapped hot dog anyone? We know we have your attention. This truck is your taste of Americana with delicious burgers, hot dogs, and loaded waffle fries! Nothing is more comforting than a fresh of the grill burger!
Fusion Food Truck: Award winning Chef Ashley Amin leads this force of a food truck that is without question the best Indian food in town. Can’t miss items are her tikka masala, banana curry, and thai tea!
Seaweeds Maine Lobster Rolls: If you are in need of a decadence fix, this truck has you covered! Authentic lobster rolls in multiple sizes, lobster quesadillas, and lobster on a stick will leave you wanting a second trip!
Big Island Bowls: Antioxidant packed super charged acai bowls with fresh fruit await you here! Hawaiian inspired and award winning for their beautiful presentation, Big Island Bowls will be one of your new favorite trucks.
Blazin Azn: Our newest heavy hitting truck on the road, Blazin Azn is hand rolling sushi burritos, several types of sushi daily, and teriyaki shrimp and steak with BACON FRIED RICE. Order everything on this truck.
Sunday Trucks:
Butt Hutt: Florida BBQ at it’s finest, Butt Hutt Smokehouse is creating the unexpected. Think bleu cheese brisket sliders, cilantro lime slaw, massive pulled pork open face sandwiches, and handmade sauces. Don’t miss this Jacksonville favorite!
Best Burgers Jax: What’s more comforting than a huge, freshly grilled burger? Best Burgers Jax has you covered from the classic cheeseburger to the more exotic cajun burger or mushroom swiss!
Chubby Burrito: Mexican street food at it’s finest! We love their chicken tinga gorditas and burritos, delicious chorizo, and CHURROS!!! Did we mention churros? Don’t miss Chubby Burrito!
Dagwood’s: Jacksonville’s oldest food truck is serving can’t miss items like the Krispy Kreme Bacon Egg Cheeseburger, gyros, tacos, and more! All your quintessential rally food can be found here, don’t miss a stop at Dagwood’s!
Tikiz: Fresh fruit sorbets served in the rind, or make your own flavored sno cone with a ton of flavor choices! TIkiz is the refreshing treat you’ll need in between courses! We love their lemon sorbet.
Latin Soul Grille: This truck has the best type of fusion food with a menu featuring Latin, Caribbean, Spanish, and BBQ favorites! The tender, flavorful chicken thigh tacos are unbelievable, and we’ve also recently become enamored with their mango habanero wings!
Full of Crepe Food Truck: Feeling Euro-chic? These sweet and savory made from scratch crepes have all the authenticity of a summer in France! Try the crowd favorite banana and nutella, smores, eclair, or classic savory crepes with ham and cheese!
Delish Kebabs: Food Truck Wars winning Brazilian style grilled steak, chicken, and bacon wrapped chicken kebabs that will change your life. Get extra garlic cilantro sauce and fall in love! We also are obsessed with their yuca fries.
What’s the Catch: Fresh Florida themed fish tacos from a classic Airstream! What’s the Catch is a favorite in Jacksonville and is highly awarded for their amazing tacos! Don’t miss the spicy ahi tuna, it’s our favorite.
Manny’s Cuban Food Truck: Melty Cuban sandwiches, killer Cuban coffee, picadillo, and more! Manny’s uses their family recipes to share their passion for Florida comfort food with Jacksonville!
Le Petite Cheri Cupcakery: This sweet little pink truck is full of traditional and seasonal cupcakes with flavors that are sure to please everyone! We recently tried their new root beer flavor and it’s rather life changing, but don’t miss the pumpkin cupcake either!
The Happy Grilled Cheese: People’s Choice Winner in all 4 major Jacksonville publications, this truck specializes in all things cheesy! Try their signature Daddy of the Mac or California Melt or their sweet treat S’more Melt!
Catullo’s Italian: Hands down, no argument the best Italian food being served in Jacksonville! Handmade pasta, pizza, and sangwiches! Try the creamy chicken pesto pasta. Actually just order everything. Trust us.
Nitrogen Creamery: Your favorite indulgence made even creamier by the use of liquid nitrogen! Our favorite flavors are honey cinnamon and orange cream, but we also can’t live without their mango smoothies and ice cream cookie sandwiches!
Blazin Azn: Our newest heavy hitting truck on the road, Blazin Azn is hand rolling sushi burritos, several types of sushi daily, and teriyaki shrimp and steak with BACON FRIED RICE. Order everything on this truck.